Systems Administrator

Our group seeks a Systems Administrator to become part of a team who builds and maintains IT computing and network infrastructure in an unclassified/classified environment and that provides end user support as needed. The candidate must possess a solid understanding of Windows, network fundamentals, Linux, and the experience or desire to work in a research and development environment. The candidate must be team oriented, have strong communication skills, and have the ability to work independently to develop novel IT solutions to enhance productivity and reliability of computing resources. The candidate must also be comfortable dealing with technical end users and with classified information in a closed area. This position is full time onsite, 40 hours per week, and may require some travel to field offices within the U.S.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of computer and network equipment
• Support Windows and Linux based platforms, applications and users
• Review and test new hardware and software applications and make recommendations for purchases
• Help design and implement configuration management and monitor systems and networks
• Assist in configuration of network devices such as routers and switches
• Provide technical support for staff and back-end system users
• Manage user access through Microsoft Active Directory group policy
• Collaborate with other personnel throughout the organization to enhance technology and support practices

• BS and 6+ years of experience in Windows Systems Administration or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of Windows operating system: configuration, installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory
• Experience working in a classified computing environment
• Experience installing, configuring and operating network services such as DNS, DHCP, NIS, NFS,SSH, SAMBA, AD
• Technical experience securing networks and systems utilizing DISA STIGs
• Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation
• Familiarity with Linux operating system
• Understanding of RMF policies and DoD Directive 8570
• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM I baseline certification or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills

Hiring Range: $114,600 - $151,900

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoW security clearance.